as in potable
suitable for drinking
technically, that cheap stuff may be wine, but it's hardly drinkable
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Recent Examples of drinkable
Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Kefir berry and banana smoothie — blend plain kefir with banana, mixed berries, rolled oats and ground flaxseed for a quick drinkable synbiotic breakfast or snack.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Kefir berry and banana smoothie A quick blitz-and-go smoothie using kefir as the probiotic base, blended with banana, berries, oats, and flaxseed for a drinkable dose of prebiotic fiber.
—Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Kefir berry and banana smoothie — blend plain kefir with banana, mixed berries, rolled oats and ground flaxseed for a quick drinkable synbiotic breakfast or snack.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
Bourbon was aged for 19 years and three months, which Bhakta himself admits is pretty old for a bourbon, possibly teetering on the edge of drinkable.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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The systems can provide temporary connectivity, renewable energy, potable water, and power for medical devices and emergency operations.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The website advises filling camper tanks ahead of arriving and notes limited potable water is available at the visitor center.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
Noun
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For drinks, lean on pre-batched cocktails, a help-yourself bar, freezer-door cocktails or wine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Sandlot Social softly opened this week, offering cheap drinks, beer pong, putt-putt and — perhaps most notably — 10 baseball simulators.—
Jenna Thompson
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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There will be significant clean-sheet hopes with him, too.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Noun
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In April, Soil Capital announced a multi-year partnership with Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Kustom Entertainment said the move to Gilley’s will allow the festival to expand the festival experience with larger crowds, camping, food and beverage options, and other on-site amenities.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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